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Original wooden machinery, e: [email protected] w: www.dealmuseum.co.uk wrecking and mid channel sandbanks. Fish gutted, cleaned, and EAST KENT RAILWAY millers cottage with domestic displays. Granary with farming Deal Maritime and Local History Museum contains the last bagged. On board toilet. 40 years experience. Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PD tools, wheelwright, cobblers, plumbers workshops, saddlery horse t: 01304 832042 remaining Deal oared gallery and a collection of historic model e: [email protected] harness, Victorian photographs, cow shed. Gift shop, toilets, car e: [email protected] w: www.eastkentrailway.co.uk park, part disabled access. boats as well as other artefacts and documents illustrating Deal’s w: www.royalcharlotte.co.uk Step back in time onto the largest remaining part of the Kent history. Special exhibitions are put on every season and group Coalfields. Enjoy four mile round trip on heritage trains, ride ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE visits can be arranged throughout the year. DOVER SEA SAFARI the miniature railway, visit the model railway carriage. Enjoy New Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AJ Dover Sea Sports Centre, Esplanade, Dover, Kent, CT17 9FS your lunch in a unique buffet carriage and take home a souvenir t: 01304 203279 w: www.theromanpaintedhouse.co.uk DOVER MUSEUM AND BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY of a wonderful family day out. t: 01304 212880 Finest surviving Roman period house. Unique painted walls Market Square, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PB e: [email protected] w: www.doverseasafari.co.uk (frescoes). Elaborate under floor heating (hypocaust). Displays t: 01304 201066 A unique family coastal tour like no other in Dover. Step aboard on Roman Dover. Winner four national awards. Ideal for school w: www.dovermuseum.co.uk twitter.com/dovermuseum our comfortable RIB speedboat, the Dover Explorer, for an and group visits. Garden area for picnics. Managed and staffed The district’s largest and most varied museum, has a range of exciting fun filled Sea Safari. Come see the Seals on a 2 hour by volunteers. fascinating real objects, models and original pictures showing the Safari or travel the length of the spectacular White Cliffs of history of Dover. Included in the admission charge is entry to the Dover up towards Deal Pier and back. CRABBLE CORN MILL award winning Bronze Age Boat Gallery with interactive exhibits, Lower Rd, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0UY computers and microscopes. Regular family days and events – FIRE FOX FISHING CHARTERS t: 01304 823292 ring for details. Dover e: [email protected] w: www.crabblecornmill.org.uk t: 01580 891198 e: [email protected] Crabble Corn Mill was built in 1812 to supply flour to troops w: www.firefox-fishingcharters.co.uk defending the Kent Coast from possible invasion from Fire Fox is a fully licensed charter boat based at Dover. Available LITTLE FARTHINGLOE FARM Napoleon’s forces. Now run entirely by volunteers after Folkestone Road, Dover, CT15 7AA restoration in 1986. The Mill can be seen demonstrating how for full or part day sea fishing trips – novices and children are t: 01304 212040 welcome. Please call for further information or any specific flour is made traditionally by water power using French burr Farthingloe is an historic site that was mentioned in the stones. requests. Domesday Book. The farm consists of both arable land and woodland. Shops and a tearoom/restaurant. DEAL PIER CHURCHES Beach Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6HZ DOVER LEISURE CENTRE ST PETER’S CHURCH t: 01304 363815 Townwall Street, Dover, CT16 1LN t: 01304 201145 w: www.yourleisure.uk.com SANDWICH Built in 1954 the pier was the first seaside pleasure pier of any Market Street, Sandwich, Kent size to be built since 1910. Deal Pier continues to be a significant Full range of exercise classes available together with a modern Fitness Suite, 2 swimming pools, squash courts and sports hall. 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Jacuzzi and toddler phrase The United States of America, was married in 1759. two large galleries include over fifty road vehicles, many of them pool. Fully equipped Health & Fitness suite, sports hall, Poolside The church has a secret garden and a curfew bell that rings daily. café. arranged in period street scenes, with shops and displays showing off the many exhibits and artefacts. From bicycles to buses, the tours vehicles include many which are unusual or unique. Working TOURS OF THE REALM model railways, hundreds of models, and many displays which go PO Box 1023, Canterbury, Kent CT1 9GR beyond just transport, make for an enjoyable visit for everyone. t: 01303 863869 / 07595 769615 e: [email protected] w: www.toursoftherealm.com Castles Private sightseeing tours of rural and historic Britain. Personalised itineraries, tailored to the interests of the client. Relaxed, fun and DEAL CASTLE informative. 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Enjoy a visit to the White Cliffs and our countryside... Visit fairy tale castles and imposing fortresses by KEARSNEY ABBEY WHINLESS DOWN – local nature reserve BARNSOLE VINEYARD Alkham Valley Road, Temple Ewell, Dover t: 01304 824880 Elms Vale Recreation Ground, Dover Fleming Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1LG the sea; explore a Roman house or see a real Enjoy walking around the gardens or relax watching the wildlife t: 01304 241806 w: www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk t: 01304 812530 m: 07770 482 883 bronze age boat in a high-tech gallery. For a on the lake. Tearooms, children’s play area, BBQ area, plus grass This Local Nature Reserve is a gateway to the Area of e: [email protected] w: www.barnsole.co.uk tennis courts at Russell Gardens adjacent to Kearsney Abbey. Outstanding Natural Beauty. A good place to see the wildflowers Our wines have achieved ‘quality wine’ status. We offer free different perspective, sail around the harbour or Parking and toilet/disabled toilet facilities. and butterflies of ancient chalk grassland. Free leaflet available mini tours and tasting and our wines are available for direct sale. take a boat trip to see the seals or travel back Park Open 24 hours a day. Admission free. showing the walking routes. Group tours welcome by prior arrangement. in time on an historic railway. There’s family fun Tea Room: Sat & Sun all year. Weekdays seasonal. Open daily: Admission free Admission free. to have at our parks, leisure centres, countryside GAZEN SALTS NATURE RESERVE WESTERN HEIGHTS – local nature reserve THE SECRET GARDENS OF SANDWICH off Strand Street, Sandwich, CT14 9HN South Military Road, Dover The Salutation, Knightrider Street, Sandwich, CT13 9EW and beaches. e: [email protected] w: www.gazensaltsnaturereserve.co.uk t: 01304 241806 w: www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk t: 01304 619919 1½ miles of winding paths escort you through this wonderful This Local Nature Reserve and Area of Outstanding Natural e: [email protected] w: www.the-secretgardens.co.uk So much to see and do. 15 acre manmade nature reserve. Enjoy waterways, woodland, Beauty surround the extensive 18th & 19th century fortifications. The beautiful Lutyens-designed Secret Gardens of Sandwich, grassland, variety of birds and wildflowers. Enjoyable visit for all. Discover the history and wildlife of the site on three waymarked with its infamous long borders and tree-lined avenues, feature So many memories to take home. No dogs please. Open daily admission free walking routes. Open all year. Admission free artistic and inventive planting that provide visitors with an oasis of serenity and calm. Wander round Lake Patricia, visit Countryside FOWLMEAD COUNTRY PARK FRONTLINE BRITAIN TRAIL the vegetable garden and enjoy homemade cream teas in our Off Sandwich Road (A258), Sholden, Deal, CT14 0BF St Margarets-at-Cliffe traditional Kentish tearooms. Open everyday. WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER t: 01304 615390 t: 01304 241806 w: www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, e: [email protected] w: www.fowlmead.co.uk Discover the wildlife and history of the countryside of the cliff-top WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK Kent, CT16 1HJ t: 01304 202756 A 200 acre park with 2m tarmac cycling track, MTB trails, large village of St Margarets-at-Cliffe on an exciting circular walk. A free Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1JL free play park, café, plus paths for walking through established leaflet is available about the trail with further information. t: 01227 720836 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] woodlands, wetlands and reed beds full of wildlife. Open all year. Admission free. w: www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk w: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white- With 200+ species we have more than any Kent Zoo, including cliffs-dover SAMPHIRE HOE GardenS, Vineyards & ZOOS Kent’s only penguins! An indoor play area, picnic sites and There can be no doubt that The Off the A20 carriageway restaurant make us Kent’s top day out for families! White Cliffs of Dover are one of this between Dover and Folkestone country’s most spectacular natural t: 01304 225649 features. They are an official icon of w: www.samphirehoe.com Britain and have been a symbol of Samphire Hoe is an amazing hope and freedom for centuries. While here, enjoy exhilarating cliff place, made from the material top walks which offer unrivalled views of the busy English Channel. dug to create the Channel tunnel. Learn more about their fascinating military history, savour the rare Refreshments are available on flora and fauna only found on this chalk grassland or just watch the site.. The site is accessible for all GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS ships passing in the channel from the comfort of our coffee shop. people, providing gentle and Nr Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PL interesting walks. Open 7am- t: 01304 840107 e: [email protected] CONNAUGHT PARK dusk every day. w: www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk Connaught Road, Dover. Pay and Display Car Park Considered to be one of the best gardens in the South East. 14 To book Tennis Courts call: 01304 832938 acres including woodland area and walled garden. Fine trees, large These beautiful gardens offer a tranquil setting within Dover Town. collection of roses and herbaceous plants. Connections with Jane Facilities include a children’s play area, five grass tennis courts, two Austen who frequently visited. Admission fee applies. hard courts, mini football and toilet facilities. Open 24 hours a day www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk All the information was correct at time of going to print but please contact the venue directly for opening times and addmission charges